Red Marks?

the red circular marks left behind by the cups are NOT bruises. The red marks are a result of the blood being pulled into that area. The darker the mark, the more stagnant fluids (toxins, blood and lymph) were dredged up during treatment.

When will the marks go away?

The marks last anywhere from few days to a weeks all depending the gravity of your symptoms, in rare cases the re mark can last about a month.

  • Light pink: Fade within a few minutes to an hour.

  • Dark red: Fade between 3 days to a week (up to 3 weeks if it is an old injury)

The more often you receive cupping for the same issue, the lighter the marks will be.

What does the color tell you?

These cupping marks are discoloration of the skin due to broken blood vessels just beneath the skin, much like a bruise. This indicates the level of blood and Qi stagnation, toxin accumulation, or dampness accumulation in your body. The color and pattern of the marks reflect the level of stagnation in that area. The darker the color, the more stagnation present.

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After care

  • Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Give your lymphatic system the extra fluids it needs to flush your body of the toxins

  • Don’t shower immediately after cupping.

  • Keep the areas that were treated covered and warm.

  • Avoid alcohol.

  • You may feel fatigued or experience flu-like symptoms the next day. This is normal. It’s your body processing and expelling the toxins that were released during your cupping session. Take it easy, get extra rest, and practice good self-care. Your body will thank you!

Bin Wang